How Do I Preserve Original Ultrasound Pictures?
Ultrasounds are the first, amazing pictures parents see of their growing baby. Preserving these ultrasound pictures is important to prevent damage over time. Ultrasound pictures are typically printed on thin paper that may fade or tear if not preserved correctly. Framing the print alone does not protect it from water, wind or dust. Place the ultrasound photo on one clear, hard plastic sheet. Trace the shape of the photo with a pencil. Cut out the photo outline from the clear, plastic sheet. Use the first sheet of hard plastic as a template to trace a second outline on a new sheet. Place a plastic cutout on the adhesive side of the laminating sheet. Repeat with a second laminating sheet and the other cutout. Positioning the hard, plastic sheets on the adhesive first makes centering them easier later on. Position the adhesive side up on the laminating sheet, and place the ultrasound photo on the hard plastic piece that is not adhesive. Center the second laminating sheet over the first wi
